Met Police Taser Amnesty: 150 Weapons Returned
Scotland Yard launches unprecedented Taser amnesty allowing officers to hand back electroshock weapons amid concerns about disproportionate use against ethnic minorities and mental health crises.
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UK Police Begin Rollout of New Taser 10 Weapons
British police forces are deploying Axon's advanced Taser 10 devices, featuring new angled probes and wireless capability, raising questions about use-of-force protocols and civilian safety.
UK Police Deploy More Powerful Taser 10 Stun Guns
British police forces are deploying the advanced Taser 10, a more powerful stun gun with increased range and accuracy, raising concerns from human rights groups about potential misuse and health risks.
Police Taser man with knife near Southport school
Merseyside Police have confirmed a Taser was deployed on a man allegedly brandishing a knife near a primary school in Southport. The incident, which occurred on Manchester Road, is under investigation by the force's professional standards unit.
Singapore orders caning for Malaysian visa overstayer
Singapore's High Court has reinstated a caning sentence for a Malaysian man who overstayed his visa, overturning a lower court's ruling. The decision, condemned by Amnesty International, highlights the city-state's strict immigration enforcement.
Labour's IRA Troubles Amnesty Sparks Fury and Betrayal Claims
The UK government's controversial new deal with Ireland on the Troubles has been condemned as a betrayal of victims, rewriting history and granting effective amnesty to IRA terrorists.
Hilary Benn slams UK Govt over Northern Ireland Legacy Bill
Senior Labour MP Hilary Benn delivers a scathing critique of the UK Government's controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Bill, warning it breaches international law and denies justice to victims.
Florida to Host Doping-Allowed 'Enhanced Games'
Florida is set to host the inaugural Enhanced Games, a radical Olympic-style event permitting performance-enhancing drugs. The controversial competition, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, will feature events like 'Taser fights' and has drawn fierce criti
Aboriginal Man Tasered by WA Police in Kalgoorlie Confrontation
Western Australia Police deploy taser on Aboriginal man during Kalgoorlie arrest, prompting community concerns and internal investigation into use of force.
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Government lawyers fight Amnesty's protest policing challenge
The Home Office faces legal scrutiny as it defends its protest policing guidance against Amnesty International's High Court challenge over human rights concerns.
Lil Nas X in prison jumpsuit after court arrest
Chart-topping rapper Lil Nas X was seen in a Los Angeles court wearing a prison jumpsuit following his arrest. The artist, known for 'Old Town Road,' is facing charges after an alleged altercation where police reportedly used a Taser. Get the full story o
Sword-wielding man tasered in Hainault attack, police hurt
A man armed with a sword has been tasered and arrested by Metropolitan Police after a violent incident in Hainault, east London, which left several people injured, including two police officers.
Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown
A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.
Police officers stabbed in Canary Wharf incident
Two Metropolitan Police officers were stabbed while responding to an incident in Canary Wharf, London. The suspect was tasered and arrested at the scene.
Peru approves amnesty for security forces in rights abuse cases
Peru's Congress has passed a contentious amnesty law granting immunity to military and police personnel involved in human rights abuses during protests. Critics warn it undermines justice and accountability.
Trooper on trial for Ronald Greene's death after taser arrest
A Louisiana state trooper is set to stand trial for the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, who died after being repeatedly tased. The case has reignited debates over police accountability.
Crack addict's bloody knife attack in Westminster
A drug-fuelled attacker wielding a knife left a trail of horror in Westminster, stabbing a man before being tasered by police. Read the shocking details.
Denver employees sue over racist Taser training
Two Black employees in Denver have filed a lawsuit claiming they were subjected to a racially discriminatory Taser training exercise where they were called 'volunteers' while white colleagues were exempt.
Trouserless man arrested after Westminster police chase
A trouserless man caused chaos in central London after allegedly threatening police with a metal pole before being tasered and arrested.
Cop appeals jail for tasering 95yo dementia patient
A former police officer convicted of tasering a 95-year-old dementia patient is appealing his prison sentence, sparking public outrage.
Police Officer Fired for Tasing 95-Year-Old Woman in Melbourne
A police officer in Melbourne has been dismissed after repeatedly using a Taser on a 95-year-old woman with dementia, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Elderly dementia patient tasered by police
Disturbing footage shows 95-year-old Clare Nowland being tasered by police in her nursing home, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Police trial extended Taser use in violent crime crackdown
South Yorkshire and Oxfordshire police forces will test expanded Taser deployment as part of a new initiative to combat violent offences, following approval from the Justice Secretary.
Man tasered after violent outburst at Manchester Airport
A man was tasered by police after causing a violent disturbance at Manchester Airport security, leading to flight delays and passenger panic.
Alabama cops fired after tasering unconscious Black man
Three Alabama police officers have been dismissed after bodycam footage revealed them repeatedly tasering an unconscious Black man, sparking outrage and comparisons to George Floyd's death.
Police officer jailed for Manchester Airport taser assault
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after repeatedly tasering a restrained man at Manchester Airport.
Police Taser incident at Manchester Airport caught on CCTV
Dramatic CCTV footage reveals the moment police used a Taser on a man at Manchester Airport, leading to a court case and public scrutiny.
Student jailed for airport Taser breach
A student from Manchester has been sentenced to prison after attempting to bring a Taser through airport security. Read the shocking details here.
Cambodia accused of forced repatriation of Thai activists
Human rights groups allege Cambodia is forcibly returning Thai dissidents, sparking fears of persecution under Thailand's strict lèse-majesté laws.
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